Is this what it feels like if you hate the Patriots?

For the past several years after the Patriots first Super Bowl victory there has been a lot of media coverage surrounding the team. I know for sure from living with fans of the Broncos, Jaguars, Eagles, etc that this gets old.

Can we call agree that this Favre thing over the past 3 years is the worst NFL storyline in that time frame?

This is especially ridiculous for one reason. That is because he is hurting his own organization. The organization that he has been a part of for over a decade.

Selfish, very selfish.

Wilfork fined (again)

Yeah, that's number 4. The original headline I saw did not include the reason for the fine. I had no idea what it could be for. That face-mask penalty? Really? Since when is that a fineable offense? I think this is a case of the league reacting based on prior infractions. Now Wilfork has a reputation as a dirty player and he will have to be careful because officials and league officials alike will be gunning for him and this is a perfect example.

Patriots' Wilfork fined $5,000 for face-mask infraction against Chargers(ESPN.com)

Stay classy, Seymour

This is the video of Richard Seymour's "headbutt" delivered to a Chargers coach. I say, bull. First of all I don't believe Seymour touched him. And if Seymour did then McCree is a douche for not doing anything about it. Way more importantly what kind of "coach" comes on the field to jaw with a player. This is exactly why an organization like the Chargers will achieve no longterm success; they have no direction and leadership in upper management and clowns in middle management.

I think even LT has realized these facts (maybe in different words). That is why you did not heard a peep from him prior to the game. Good luck in the Wild Card game next year San Diego.

PS, the best thing (ok, well maybe not best) about this video is the fact the fan that put it on YouTube did not even mention this incident in the summary.
NE Patriots 300 Entrance Video AFC Championship Game (YouTube)

NFL Wildcard Weekend Picks

Saturday 4:30 PM
Washington (+3.5) @ Seattle
I really like Washington is this one especially with the 3.5. Even though they have to go into such a "tough" environment they are still the hotter team.

Saturday 8:00 PM
Jacksonville @ Pittsburgh (+2.5)
The Steelers are not playing well. They have no Willie Parker. Although Polamalu missed practice again today, I believe he is playing which is big even if not 100%. But back to the run game, we have seen the Jags run in Heinz and I think that will happen again. Garrard will do his best Big Ben impression (from a couple years back) and not make mistakes and that will be enough.

Sunday 1:00 PM
New York Giants (+3) @ Tampa Bay
Jeff Garcia beat them last year, and I think he will do it again. I am not even an Eli hater but I can not bank on him in a big game, no way. On top of that, the Bucs defense is solid. The 3 point spread really does not worry me.

Sunday 4:30
Tennessee (+10) @ San Diego
Ten is a lot in a playoff game. HOWEVER, what is Vince Young's status? How will he react to not being 100% and to a big playoff game on the road? This (with the spread) is the toughest game for me to pick. It's all Tennessee's D. If they can keep it within reach then Young has proven that he is a big game player but I wouldn't want to rely on him to make it happen. I'll take the Chargers to cover. Damn, I hope they lose though.

Parcells going in a new direction

"I don't want thugs and hoodlums on the team," Parcells said of the types of players he'll try to acquire. "I really don't. I don't want bad-character guys. I don't want problem children."

So, no Joey Porter $20 million guaranteed deal. No Marcus Vick gamble. No Ricky Williams gamble (twice). No David Boston return. No Michael Vick in 23 months. Good call. Now that we have that clear...

I need Parcells to address moving Wes Welker (in the division), as well as the Ginn, Jr. draft pick. Come to think of it you know who Ginn reminds me of? A poor mans Welker. So, brilliant move not gambling on Quinn... good luck with John Beck though.

1920's reporter vs Patriots

I don't know how I missed this until now. Come to think of it Roy Williams was doing the 'charleston' on that Stallworth reception.

Can this guy please replace Parcells on NFL Countdown?

"...no class at all. Absolutely no class."

As if LT didn't make himself look stupid enough by opening his big mouth after his playoff loss last season against the Patriots -- now look what his teammates are up to yet again.

Notice the score to the game at the beginning of the video. The Chargers have proven over the past few years to be very unlikeable, at least in my eyes.

Merriman is a juicer and on top of that is one of the biggest show boaters in the league. When LT spoke up after their loss to the Patriots last year that was the first time I have ever heard the All-Pro act like a leader and what an awful time to start.

"And I can't sit there and watch that. And so, yeah, I was very upset. And just the fact that they showed no class at all. Absolutely no class. And maybe that comes from their head coach. So you know, there you have it."

The Chargers had been jawing all week and during the game, but LT is going to take offense to the winning team celebrating a closely contended game AFTER the victory by doing YOUR teammates ridiculous celebration dance?

Needless to say that was when I lost all respect for LT. He should be a team leader with that talent but you never see him doing anything but padding his own statistics. The team has so, so much young talent but somehow the team just can't take the next step. It would seem to be a leadership and management issue because it certainly is not a personnel issue.

The only thing more atrocious than LT's attitude is the Chargers front office. Good thing the Cromartie gamble payed off big time because the overhaul of the coaching staff certainly has not.

It just seems like a very hate-able organization at this point. An organization with no direction that would seemingly be happy just winning the division. Which brings up the point why fire Marty then? He was achieving your organizations goals.

Live by the Vikings, Die by the Vikings (a.k.a. Tavaris Jackson sucks)

In fantasy, I chose to start both Peterson and Taylor again. A strategy that worked the last couple times I used it but I forgot to take one thing into account; Tavaris Jackson sucks. Minnesota is a great story and generally a fun team to watch but they are going nowhere in the playoffs. You know why? Because Tavaris Jackson sucks. I know it was supposedly a "shoulder injury" that forced him to transfer from Arkansas to Alabama State but I would also bet that Houston Nutt came to the realization that Tavaris Jackson sucks. I mean, Alabama State? That's D-II! You couldn't play in a 1AA program?

Look at his numbers from Alabama State. He threw 64 TD's and 26 INT's in DIVISION II! The Viking's liked these numbers so much that they traded 2 3rd round picks for the 2nd round pick they used to take Jackson (at least they got the pick in on time thought, right?). Why? Well, Jackon did boast an impressive 4.72 40-time. Who gives a fuck? He's a quarterback. Maybe they should have made him take the Wonderlic instead.

"That is exactly what I see with Tarvaris Jackson, a guy who is a piece of clay and has all the skills." -Brad Childress

I'll take bets regarding which round the Vikings take a QB this year. When Woodson, Brohm or Ryan fall to them I won't blame them for grabbing them.

Lastly, the ASU campus is located in Montgomery, Alabama on JACKSON ST. Coincidence? I think not. Go Hornets!

Fantasy Football Championship

It's fantasy championship weekend for most leagues. Most games are probably decided (unless you have LT or hey maybe even Jay Cutler).

As for my fantasy team it has been a very closely contended race. However my run to becoming a champion has once again been stopped short at the goal line. Just like last year I lost in the championship game. Last year I went undefeated until my first loss in the championship game. Although this year I was not nearly as dominating I made it back to the big dance; only to be defeated again.

The numbers:
In the last two seasons I am a combined 21-7. Not bad. The sad thing is I am slowly becoming the Buffalo Bills of the early 90's -- just happy to be in the championship and not showing up when I get there.

I do want to add that in the middle of these two semi-successful seasons, I did win the fantasy baseball league in a upset (I was the #2 team for those who do not remember). So I have that going for me.

It's hard to swallow this defeat but in fantasy there is always not only next year but hey baseball is only 5 months away.